The intestinal microbiome influences checkpoint blockade

Nature Medicine 24, 254 (2018).
doi:10.1038/nm.4511

Authors: Cynthia L Sears & Drew M Pardoll
Studies in metastatic melanoma, non-small-cell lung carcinoma and renal cell carcinoma indicate certain bacteria within the gut microbiota enhance clinical responses to checkpoint blockade.

Source: Nature Medicine - March 6, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Cynthia L Sears Drew M Pardoll Tags: News and Views Source Type: research